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Gain recognized on curtailment of benefits.

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Refers to tax benefit from market valuation adjustment on distribution of benefit maintenance plan (BMP) employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares.

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The amount of gains or losses recognized in net periodic benefit cost.

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The amount of the prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation.

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Amount of contributions made by the employer to defined benefit plans.

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An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets.

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The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time.

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The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments.

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The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan.

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Amount of employer's best estimate of contributions expected to be paid to the plan in the current remaining fiscal period.

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Aggregate cash paid by the entity during the period to settle equity instruments granted under equity-based payment arrangements.

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Number of shares issued during the period to an employee benefit plan, such as a defined contribution or defined benefit plan.

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Value of shares issued during the period to an employee benefit plan, such as a defined contribution or defined benefit plan.

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